Brevard County, FL Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit
- Not required for garage sale signs
- Max sign size
- 4 square feet
- Max height
- 4 feet
- Right-of-way setback
- 5 ft from pavement edge
- Display window
- Sale hours only, then removed
Summary
Brevard County exempts garage sale signs from sign permits, but directional signs in the road right-of-way are capped at 4 square feet, 4 feet tall, and must come down when the sale ends.
Directional signs may be located in the county right-of-way to direct traffic to special events, garage sales and real estate model homes and open houses, subject to the following criteria:a.Size and construction—Special event and garage sale signs. Special event and garage sale directional signs may not exceed four square feet. Signs shall be constructed of durable, low-impact materials, such as lightweight metal, plastic or wood products.b.Size and construction—Model home and open house signs. Model home and open house directional signs may not exceed four square feet and shall be constructed of metal or similar durable material, principally supported by a freestanding frame placed in the ground. Industry sponsored, multilocation real estate competitions shall be considered special events for the purposes of this subsection.c.Maximum height. The height of the sign, measured from the ground to the top of the sign, shall not exceed four feet.d.Setback. Signs shall be set back at least five feet from the edge of pavement or the face of curb where applicable. Signs shall not be located closer than 25 feet from any intersecting right-of-way lines and shall not be placed in the median.e.Time limitation. Signs may be displayed only during actual hours of operation.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 135).
Full Breakdown
Garage sale signs are exempt from Brevard County's building/electrical sign permit under Code § 62-3307(10), but placement in the county right-of-way is tightly bounded under § 62-3317(2): each directional sign tops out at 4 square feet and 4 feet tall, must sit at least 5 feet back from the pavement edge, stay 25 feet clear of any intersection, and never go in a median. Signs may be displayed only during the actual hours of the sale, and a maximum of six signs is allowed per sale location, one per named roadway.
Violations & Fines
Code enforcement can order oversized, mistimed, or improperly placed garage sale signs removed; right-of-way violations are treated as a public-safety hazard subject to removal without notice under § 62-3302(b).
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